Overview
- General manager Mike Hazen said a resolution on Marte is coming "shortly" and reiterated that a trade now appears unlikely.
- Hazen noted proposals have not come anywhere near Arizona's valuation despite broad interest from teams such as the Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers and Blue Jays.
- The front office is turning attention to staff needs after adding Michael Soroka and re-signing Merrill Kelly, with the bullpen a priority as A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez recover from surgery.
- Marte is under contract through 2030 with a 2031 player option, and reporting differs on when he will obtain full 10-and-5 no-trade protection.
- The three-time All-Star pushed back on negative teammate narratives by posting a "Not Good teamate" message on Instagram.